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Finding the Best Places to Retire Since 2006!

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"Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold." ~Zelda Fitzgerald

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August 3, 2022

Note: Homes sell fast these days, but all properties below were available on the date they were published here. We are not compensated by any real estate person or entity for showcasing these properties.

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Town Snapshot:

Bar Harbor, Maine

Touristy, picturesque Bar Harbor sits on Maine's scenic, rock-bound coast and boasts breathtaking views, a darling downtown, leafy neighborhoods with historic homes and a rich maritime culture.

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Town Snippet and Home for Sale:

Pottsboro, Texas Floating Home for Sale for $149,900

Along the banks of 90,000-acre Lake Texoma in leafy East Texas, Pottsboro is the locale of this beautiful, floating lakeside house inside a large marina. It is zero feet from its private boat slip and has a private rooftop deck with amazing views of water, marina and sky.

Town Snippet and Home for Sale:

Miami, Florida Waterfront Home for Sale for $160,000

Famous for its miles of sugar white beaches and sparkling skyline, Miami is on Florida's southeastern coast and is the site of this waterfront home for sale. It has pretty city and lagoon views, and amenities include a waterside swimming pool, a grocery, a hair salon and more.

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Town Snapshot:

Beaufort, South Carolina

Beautiful Beaufort sits on a barrier island along the southern South Carolina coast and boasts a leisurely pace, stately antebellum architecture, canopy lanes, Lowcountry charm and more.

Town Snippet and Home for Sale:

Ruskin, Florida Waterfront Home for Sale for $49,900  Note: This home now has a pending offer.

Ruskin is a growing town along Tampa Bay on Florida's Gulf Coast and is the setting for this modest waterfront home. It has a back deck next to the water and access to Cockroach Bay.

Town Snippet and Home for Sale:

Fairfield Glade, Tennessee Lakefront Home for Sale for $305,000

Fairfield Glade is an amenity-rich resort/retirement community in East Tennessee and is the locale of this lovely lakefront home for sale. It has been completely remodeled and boasts pretty water views.

Town Snippet and Home for Sale:

Hinton, West Virginia Riverfront Home for Sale for $159,000

Tucked along two rivers in the gorgeous Appalachian Mountains of southern West Virginia, Hinton is nice little town and the site of this darling riverfront cabin for sale. Its back deck nearly touches the water, and the views are amazing.

Town Snapshot:

Temecula, California

Set amid rolling vineyards in the heart of Southern California's wine country, Temecula is known for its Spanish influences, plentiful wineries, fun balloon and wine festival, beautiful homes and trendy, walkable Old Town.

Town Snippet and Home for Sale:

Buchanan, Georgia Lakefront Home for Sale for $265,000

Buchanan is a nice small town outside of Atlanta and is the site of this large, woodsy lakefront single family home for sale. It has lots of windows, a back deck with a covered bar and a private pier at the edge of the leafy backyard.

Town Snippet and Home for Sale:

Daytona Beach, Florida Oceanfront Home for Sale for $145,000

Lively Daytona Beach is on the northeastern Florida shore and is the setting for this bright and airy oceanfront home with views of the coastline, water and city. Amenities include a heated oceanfront swimming pool, a tiki bar and more.

Short Review:

Mount Dora, Florida

With a pretty lakeside setting, picturesque Mount Dora is reminiscent of a quaint New England village and is known as Florida's friendliest small town.

Town Snippet and Home for Sale:

Southport, North Carolina Waterfront Home for Sale for $264,900

Popular with tourists, Southport sits where the wide Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean and is the locale of this colorful, cozy waterfront home for sale. It has a balcony with views of water, sky and lighthouses.

Short Review:

St. Simons Island, Georgia

Tucked on a barrier island off Georgia's southern coast, seductive St. Simons is known for its canopy lanes, understated elegance, rich history, long beaches and beautiful homes. It captivates nearly everyone.

Town Snippet and Home for Sale:

Virginia Beach, Virginia Oceanfront Home for Sale for $215,000

Lively Virginia Beach is a resort city on the southern Virginia coast and is the locale of this inviting oceanside home for sale. It has private beach access and floor-to-ceiling windows with beautiful water and city views.

Town Snippet and Home for Sale:

Frostproof, Florida Lakefont Home for Sale for $70,000

Frostproof is a nestled between two lakes in central Florida and is the setting for this modest lakeside home for sale. It has been completely remodeled and has a boat dock and a nice deck with unobstructed views of the water.

Town Snippet and Home for Sale:

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Oceanfront Home for Sale for $174,990

Entertainment hub Myrtle Beach is on the northern South Carolina coast and the locale of this cute, cozy oceanfront home for sale. It has been remodeled and boasts water and coastline views, three swimming pools, a lazy river and more.

Town Snippet and Home for Sale:

Springfield, Louisiana Riverfront Home for Sale for $165,000

Springfield sits amid three rivers about hour north of New Orleans and is the setting for this attractive single family home for sale. It sits along the Blood River and has been completely renovated. A private, covered boat slip with new decking and a boat lift is out back.

Town Snapshot:

Gold Beach, Oregon

With an invigorating setting on Oregon's rugged southern coast, Gold Beach is popular with fishermen, outdoor lovers and retirees. The beach is long, wild and clean.

Town Snippet and Home for Sale:

Atlantic City, New Jersey Waterfront Home for Sale for $259,900

Bustling Atlantic City sits on the South New Jersey shore and is the site of this waterfront home for sale. It has been completely renovated and has a private covered boat slip and a large deck with pretty urban views of water, boats and buildings.

Town Snapshot:

Hickory, North Carolina

At the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in lush western North Carolina, Hickory boasts a lakeside setting, a nice downtown, fun festivals, a small college and reasonable prices.

Town Snippet and Home for Sale:

New Albany, Mississippi Lakefront Home for Sale for $300,000

On the edge of the Tallahatchie River in northeastern Mississippi, New Albany has been called one of the South's best small towns and is the locale of this waterfront single family home for sale. It sits along a private lake and has a sprawling deck, a pier, a swimming/boat dock and nearly two acres of land.

Town Snapshot:

Scottsdale, Arizona

Just east of Phoenix in sunny southern Arizona, Scottsdale is an upscale, bustling city known for its art galleries, excellent restaurants, high-end shopping, beautiful homes and many golf courses.

Town Snapshot:

Port Salerno, Florida

Known for its fun seafood festival and recreational fishing, Port Salerno sits along the St. Lucie River Inlet and straddles the scenic Manatee Pocket on the southeastern Florida coast. Oceanfront beaches are five to 10 miles away.

Town Snippet and Home for Sale:

Leeds, Maine Lakefront Home for Sale for $225,000

Leeds sits along the edge of Androscoggin Lake, about an hour and a half from the coast, and is the locale of this colorful single family lakefront home for sale. It has a nice deck overlooking the water, 160 feet of waterfront and a private boat dock.

In Depth Review:

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Along the Colorado River high in the Rocky Mountains of western Colorado, beautiful Glenwood Springs is touristy, collegiate and laid back. Outdoor recreation abounds, but the town is best known for it therapeutic waters and the world's largest outdoor hot springs pool.

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Where Are All the Inexpensive U.S. Beach Towns That Don't Have Hurricanes?

Not all U.S. beach towns experience hurricanes or tropical storms, but inexpensive U.S. beach towns are hard to find. Some are somewhat reasonably priced with prices below the national average, but few are cheap - most have costs above the national average. So a cheap beach town with no hurricanes exists primarily in the imagination.

Choosing a Great Place to Retire

When looking for great places to retire, we consider a number of factors, including cost of living, medical facilities, climate, transportation, crime rates, cultural amenities, education levels, shopping venues, infrastructure, recreational opportunities, housing options, the poverty rate and more. We weigh all of the evidence to decide if a town has enough going for it to make it a top place to retire. We are not affiliated with any of the places that we review.

What is the Difference Between Average Home Price and Median Home Price?

When searching for a place to retire, housing costs are a top concern. So what is the difference between the average home price and the median home price? The average home price is determined by adding together all the prices of homes sold during a specific timeframe and then dividing that amount by the number of homes sold. On the other hand, the median home price is the middle sales price of all the homes sold. In other words, a median price means that half of the homes sold at a price below the median and half sold at a price above the median.

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